Introduced in 1966, the Dodge Charger soldiered on through 1978. Initially a premium-appointed fastback, the Charger morphed into a more traditional muscle car in 1968. As Chrysler discontinued its ...
Developed specifically for racing in 1964, the 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) Hemi V8 found its way into street-legal cars for the 1966 model year. Chrysler was pretty much forced to create a streetable ...
In 1949, Oldsmobile produced what is often considered the first-ever muscle car, the Oldsmobile Rocket 88. Powered by a 303-cubic-inch (4.9L) V8 making 135 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque, it won ...